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HG61 VYY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 VYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 116,692 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 110,804 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 104,951 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 101,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,989 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,504 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,246 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread area

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,281 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,911 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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HG61 VYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG61 VYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG61 VYY registered?

HG61 VYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is HG61 VYY safe to buy?

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